Qantas launches Darwin-Singapore service
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
Australia's Qantas has launched B737 Darwin-Singapore flights, offering a new one-stop flight option to Europe via Singapore four times a week.
Virgin Atlantic launches daily Riyadh service
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
Virgin Atlantic has launched daily A330neo flights from London Heathrow to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.
Myanmar death count passes 1,700
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Bangkok late last week is now more than 1,700, with double that number confirmed injured.
Travel insurance costs 'worth the money' - SCTI
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
The risk to Australian travellers of refusing to purchase travel insurance has been highlighted by Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI), which says two cases alone carried claims of more than A$1 million in 2024.
The Calile to support Micah Projects charity
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
Brisbane's Calile Hotel says Micah Projects is its local charity for April, May and June 2025 and in partnership with Sealy Australia it will donate A$5 per stay to supply more than 350 beds to Micah.
Guests will be able to add a personal donation.
Over the past 12 months, Calile Hotel's charity commitments have raised more than A$160,000 for registered charities including 3rd Space, Australasian Dance Collective (ADC), Common Ground Queensland and the Institute of Modern Art (IMA), Brisbane.
Micah Projects is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing services and opportunities in the community.
European airlines warn of peak season delays
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
UK holidaymakers face the worst air traffic control (ATC) issues in a quarter of a century this northern summer – with 30 million air passengers possibly delayed between June and August due to ATC staffing and other issues.
ACS opens in Montreal
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
Aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened in Montreal, Canada, complementing its operation in Toronto and becoming the company’s 36th office globally.
Major earthquake strikes Bangkok region
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
A major earthquake struck the Myanmar region on Friday March 28, leading to immediate calls for international aid.
Rottnest invites new businesses
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
New tourism businesses are sought for Rottnest Island in Western Australia, just off the coast of the state capital, Perth.
Australian Adventure Expo 2025 cancelle
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
Due to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the 2025 edition of the Australian Adventure Expo has been cancelled by Mulpha Events.
UKinbound calls for visa hike rethink
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
The UK’s Home Office is set to increase some visa fees for visitors on April 10 and companies will have to pay more to bring in skilled overseas workers.
Drone Forge inks Airbus pact
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Europe's Airbus have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on the deployment and integration of the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and the acquisition of Flexrotor.
'Go Smart Live Green' theme for HK lighting duo
- MICE News
- Monday, 31 March 2025
Hong Kong will host the 2nd Smart Lighting Expo and the 16th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) from 6 to 9 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
